Play Dragon’s Lair II: Time Warp Online – MS-DOS Game

Game Overview

Dragon’s Lair II: Time Warp is a classic action-adventure game that continues the story of Dirk the Daring, this time on a quest to rescue his kidnapped wife, Daphne, from the evil wizard Mordroc. Originally an arcade title, this MS-DOS adaptation brings the same cinematic, quick-time-event gameplay to home computers, requiring precise timing to navigate Dirk through animated scenes filled with peril. Players must react swiftly to on-screen cues, directing Dirk to dodge, jump, or strike with his sword—or face instant failure. While the home version omits the arcade’s flashing prompts, it retains the charm of Don Bluth’s original animation, meticulously redrawn for 16-bit systems.

The game whisks Dirk across time and dimensions, from prehistoric jungles to the Garden of Eden, adapting key stages from the arcade release. Though simplified, the MS-DOS version captures the spirit of the original, blending challenging gameplay with vibrant, cartoon-style visuals. A nostalgic nod to early interactive cinema, Dragon’s Lair II: Time Warp remains a testament to the era’s creativity—and its unforgiving difficulty.
Each game uses different controls, most DOS games use the keyboard arrows. Some will use the mouse , "Alt" ,"Enter" and "Space bar".